Investing in a tutor for A Level can help to open up doors in your future studies and career. But what are typical A Level tutor prices?
Here, we’ll break down the average cost of an A Level tutor by subject to help you budget.
How much does an A Level tutor cost?
The average cost of an A Level tutor online is £41.95 per hour.
However, you can find A Level tutors at a range of different price points to suit your budget.
A Level tutor prices can vary based on lots of different factors, including:
- Your subject
- Your tutor’s level of experience
- Any specialisms (eg. SEN or qualified teacher)
- Online or in-person
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A Level tutor prices by subject
As we’ve touched upon already, one of the factors that can affect how much you pay for an A Level tutor is which subject you need help with.
This is because some subjects are more in-demand than others.
Here are the average A Level tutor prices for our most popular 50 subjects and topics here at Tutorful.
| Subject | A Level tutor price per hour |
| Maths | £41.59 |
| Chemistry | £41.53 |
| Biology | £39.82 |
| Physics | £45.61 |
| Economics | £48.68 |
| Psychology | £42.12 |
| Business Studies | £43.31 |
| History | £41.02 |
| English Literature | £40.23 |
| Further Maths | £46.67 |
| Geography | £47.58 |
| Politics | £37.90 |
| Sociology | £35.62 |
| French | £37.95 |
| English | £44.82 |
| Law | £40.54 |
| Spanish | £32.72 |
| Computing | £40.03 |
| Philosophy | £43.78 |
| Religious Education | £45.69 |
| Accounting | £38.06 |
| Science | £40.18 |
| Criminology | £32.93 |
| Statistics | £45.57 |
| Pure Maths | £41.15 |
| Media Studies | £41.53 |
| Environmental Science | £49.28 |
| English Language | £35.50 |
| Film Studies | £46.51 |
| German | £37.43 |
| Latin | £36.33 |
| Classics | £35.13 |
| Drama | £32.92 |
| Italian | £38.08 |
| Design and Technology | £34.10 |
| Art | £41.13 |
| Mechanics | £37.85 |
| Russian | £21.31 |
| Health and Social Care | £29.14 |
| Japanese | £28.57 |
| Mandarin | £34.38 |
| Engineering | £37.58 |
| Greek Classical | £32.59 |
| History of Art | £41.13 |
| Medicine | £37.04 |
| Photography | £37.60 |
| ICT | £41.17 |
| Marketing | £28.96 |
| Programming | £42.79 |
| Textiles | £54.32 |
A Level Maths tutor prices
Maths is our most popular A Level subject at Tutorful.
Average A Level Maths tutor rates are £41.59 per hour.
However, you can expect to pay more if you’re looking for help with further maths, to reflect the increased difficulty level – the average cost of Further Maths A Level tuition is £46.67 per hour.
On the other hand, if you only need help with pure maths, the average cost will be less, at £41.15 per hour.
Head over to our maths tutor cost guide for more details.
A Level Science tutor prices
Lots of students choose to get an A Level tutor’s help with science subjects.
The average price for an A Level Science tutor is £40.18 per hour.
But some science subjects typically come with higher costs than others.
The most popular A Level sciences are chemistry, biology and physics. These cost on average £41.53 per hour, £39.82 per hour and £45.61 per hour respectively.
Meanwhile, the most pricey science subject tends to be environmental science, with tutors charging £49.28 per hour on average.
Check out our guide to science tutor costs to learn more – or browse our chemistry, biology and physics cost guides.
A Level English tutor prices
English tuition is another popular choice for A Level students.
The average A Level English tutor charges around £44.82 per hour.
However, if you need specific help with English language or English literature, prices can vary.
As a rough guide, you can expect to pay an average hourly rate of £40.23 for an A Level English Literature tutor.
Meanwhile, an A Level English Language tutor will typically charge a bit less – around £35.50 per hour.
Take a look at our English tutor cost guide for more details.
A Level language tutor prices
If you’re studying a language at A Level, getting the help of a fluent or native speaker can accelerate your learning.
The average cost of an A Level language tutor is £33.85 – but this can vary depending on which language you need help with.
Here are the average A Level tutor prices for our most popular languages.
| Language | A Level tutor prices per hour |
| French | £37.95 |
| Spanish | £32.72 |
| German | £37.43 |
| Latin | £36.33 |
| Italian | £38.08 |
| Russian | £21.31 |
| Japanese | £28.57 |
| Mandarin | £34.38 |
| Polish | £35.89 |
| Turkish | £35.70 |
| Arabic | £20.00 |
| Portuguese | £29.50 |
| Urdu | £12.50 |
Head over to our French and Spanish tutor cost guides to learn more about tutoring for these languages.
How much do A Level tutors near me cost?
The average price to learn in-person from an A Level tutor near you is £51.78.
In contrast, learning from an online A Level tutor typically costs around £41.95.
As you can see, learning in-person typically costs a lot more than learning from a tutor online.
Why?
Well, in-person tutoring comes with lots of expenses like transport, classroom rental and electricity – all costs that online tutoring doesn’t require.
Plus, if you choose to learn online, you won’t be limited to just the A Level tutors near you. Instead, you can choose the tutor that best meets your needs and budget – wherever they may be.
At Tutorful, almost all our families now opt for online tutoring. Not only is it cheaper, but it’s also way more convenient, as parents don’t have to worry about driving their kids to lessons and can instead fit their child’s learning around busy family life.
It’s also just as effective – if not more so – than in-person tutoring. After all, your child will benefit from online tools to aid their understanding. Plus, they’ll be able to learn from the comfort of their own home.
Head over to our guide on online vs in-person tutoring to learn more.
Key takeaways
- The average cost of an A Level tutor is £41.95 per hour
- Prices can vary widely depending on your subject and your tutor’s level of experience
- Online A Level tutors typically charge less than in-person tutors
Ready to find an A Level tutor who can unlock your full potential and help you get the grades you need for your next steps?
Our tutors are all handpicked, carefully vetted and suit a range of budgets – simply browse our A Level tutors to find one you click with.
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FAQs
Is a tutor worth it for A Level?
Yes! A tutor is definitely worth it for A Level.
Passing your A Levels with flying colours can open up lots of doors in your future studies and career – a tutor can help you reach your full potential and get the best grades possible.
If you’ve previously failed your A Levels and are hoping to resit them, a tutor can be particularly worthwhile, as they’ll give you the extra support you need to improve your grades.
How much does A Level cost in the UK?
In the UK, you can study for your A Levels for free if you’re aged between 16 and 18. All you have to pay is a fee to take your final exams, which won’t be more than £100.
However, it’s also worth taking into account the cost of extra tuition. An A Level tutor costs on average £41.95 per hour and can help you reach your full potential in the exams.
Can you pay to sit A levels?
Yes, you can pay to sit your A Levels as a private candidate. The cost will vary depending on your exam centre. However, you can expect to pay an entry fee between £65 and £400+ per A Level exam.
Most exam centres will also charge you an admin fee of between £20 and £100+ per subject.
How much is a tutor per month?
The cost of a tutor per month will depend on lots of different factors, such as your level of learning, your subject and how many sessions you take per month.
That said, the average A Level tutor charges around £41.95 per hour. With that in mind, if you have an hour of tuition a week, you’re looking at around £188.78 per month (41.95 x 4.5 = 188.78).
Head over to our guide on how much a tutor costs to learn more.
